Wagering | Delaware Lottery (2024)

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Point Spread Basics

If there is a plus next to the team you selected - add those points to the final score for your team.

If there is a minus next to the team you selected - subtract those points from the final score for your team.

ASK for a QUICK PICK

Not sure what selections to play? Just ask your Retailer for a full or partial quick pick. Quick pick is available for all selections or for teams only. The Lottery will generate a ticket with random selections.

TBD LINE UPDATES

FOR ALL PARLAY CARD CHANGES/UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT A SPORTS RETAILER OR CASINO SPORTSBOOK.

Wagers

**NOTE: if you do not see the Parlay Cards or TBD Line Updates, please refresh your browser.

  • Totals (Over/Under) Wager (Pro Only)
    The Total is the combined amount of points scored by both teams during the game, including overtime.A player may wager Over or Under the total. In an Over wager, the player wagers that the total combined points scored by the two teams will be more than the total. In an Under wager, the player bets that the total points scored by the two teams will be less than the total. There will be no totals during the preseason. The Half-Point, Teaser and Super Teaser Parlay Cards will carry all totals. The $100,000 Parlay Card will have select totals on occasion. There is not a Totals-Only Card.
  • Early Bird Card (Pro Only)
    To play Early Bird Cards, refer to the designated separate sheet for teams and point spreads. A new sheet is available each Monday and Tuesday. Download the most current sheet.
  • Half-Point Parlay Card
    The Half-Point Parlay Card is the most popular type of card in Las Vegas and will offer payoffs ranging from 6.5 for 1 on a 3-selection parlay to 2,500 for 1 on a 12-selection parlay. All point spreads use half points, eliminating the possibility of a tie.
  • Teaser Card
    On a Teaser Card, the point spreads differ from those on the Half-Point Card. The favored teams have to cover fewer points in order to be winning selections. The underdog teams receive more points. The payoffs on the Teaser Card are lower than they are on the Half-Point Card because of the advantage the player gets on the point spread. On a Teaser Card, players may parlay from 3 to 20 selections (since the point spreads have been adjusted, wagering is available on both sides of a game) and receive payoffs ranging from 12 for 5 to 1,000 for 1. All point spreads use half points, eliminating the possibility of a tie.
  • Super Teaser Card
    On the Super Teaser card, the point spreads are adjusted even more than with the Teaser card. The favored teams must cover even fewer points in order to be winning selections. The underdog teams receive more points, The payoffs on the Super Teaser card are lower than they are on the Teaser cards because of the additional advantage the player gets on the point spread. On a Super Teaser card, players may parlay from 4 to 20 selections and receive payoffs ranging from 11 for 5 to 80 for 1. All point spreads use half points, eliminating the possibility of a tie. Players may bet on both sides.
  • Reverse Teaser Card (Pro Only)
    On the Reverse Teaser card, the point spreads are adjusted so the favored teams must cover a larger point spread and underdog teams must cover a point spread that is smaller, and, in some cases, even minus points. In some cases, both teams in a game may be minus points and you may not bet both teams in that game. Because of these point-spread adjustments, the payoffs are much higher than those found on the other Teaser cards. On a Reverse Teaser card, players may parlay from 3 to 8 selections and receive payoffs ranging from 20 for 1 to 5,000 for 1. All point spreads use half points, eliminating the possibility of a tie.
  • $100,000 Parlay Card (Pro Only)
    Players wager $5 and select 15 games against the point spread. If a player correctly picks 15 out of 15 games, he wins $100,000. If there is more than 1 winning ticket, the $100,000 prize is divided equally among the winning tickets. The $100,000 Parlay Card will have a few select Totals (Over/Under) Wagers upon occasion.
  • Football Futures:

    • Pro Championship Sheet
    • College Championship Sheet
    No card required. This wager is offered for the entire current season. To place a bet, the player simply selects a team. The odds fluctuate during the season, but are locked in at the time the wager is placed. Note: The Delaware Lottery reserves the right to refuse any wager/multiple cards or delete or limit any selection(s) prior to acceptance of any wager.

Additional wagers:

  • Off-the-Board Parlays
    In Off-the-Board Parlays, the point spreads may fluctuate from the opening line. Players can parlay from three to eight teams and receive payoffs ranging from 11 to 2 to 160 to 1. There is a $5 minimum bet on Off-the-Board Parlays.

  • Off-the-Board Teasers
    The players can select 6, 6 1/2, 7, 10 and 14-point Teasers. A Teaser allows the player to add extra points to an underdog’s point spread or subtract points on a favored team.

  • Halftime Wagers
    A halftime wager, for betting purposes, resets the score of a game at 0-0 at halftime of a game. For example, if the Green Bay Packers lead the San Francisco 49ers at halftime by a score of 14-10 and you wager on the Packers -3 1⁄2 points in the second half, the Packers must win the game by eight points or more to cover the spread. Halftime wagers also include any overtime periods that are played.

  • Off-the-Board Odds

    Delaware Lottery Sportsbook and Sports Lottery Retailer Wagering Rules apply to parlay cards unless otherwise stipulated on the cards. The Delaware Lottery reserves the right to add, delete, or change its Wagering Rules and/or payoff odds at any time.

Note : Wagers are not available for Delaware based teams.

Please Note

  • “For” includes the amount wagered.
  • “To” does not include the amount wagered.
  • For example: 20 for 1 is 19 to 1;
    a $25 wager is: $25x19=$475.

For full scale sports wagering information, visit one of the three

Delaware Casino Sportsbooks

Note:

1. Your 3+ selections may include your team and the over/under for the same team.

2. Your 3+ selections may include both college and professional teams.

Wagering | Delaware Lottery (2024)

FAQs

What happens if you win the lottery in Delaware? ›

If your ticket is confirmed by the Lottery Office to be a valid winner, a check will be mailed to you. Unless your prize is claimed in person at a Retailer, Retailer Claim Center or at the Lottery Office, please allow up to 15 working days for your prize check to arrive in the mail.

How to bet on NFL games in Delaware? ›

Delaware Sports Betting Sites

As of June 2024, there is only one mobile sportsbook available in Delaware: BetRivers: Delaware's first and only mobile sportsbook soft-launched in the state on Dec. 27, 2023, before fully launching on Jan. 3, 2024.

What is the payout for the half-point parlay card? ›

The Half-Point Parlay Card is the most popular type of card in Las Vegas and will offer payoffs ranging from 6.5 for 1 on a 3-selection parlay to 2,500 for 1 on a 12-selection parlay.

What is the tax rate on lottery winnings in Delaware? ›

Similar to California, Delaware does not impose state taxes on lottery winnings. Individuals who win the lottery in Delaware do not have to pay state taxes on their winnings. However, they may still be liable for federal income taxes on their lottery prizes.

Has anyone from Delaware ever won the lottery? ›

Over the past 20 years, Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have only been won in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware a handful of times. On the flipside, New York and California have each had dozens of Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners.

How fast do you get lottery money? ›

If you chose to pick up your first Lottery payment from a California Lottery District Office, your first Lottery prize payment will be available for pickup within six to eight weeks of your claim. Future payments can be mailed directly to your home address or to your financial institution for deposit into your account.

How much does a $100 parlay pay? ›

To calculate the potential payout, the bettor must then multiply the overall parlay odds by the original stake. For instance, if the overall parlay odds are 7.00 and the bettor has staked $100, the potential payout would be $700, including the initial stake.

Has anyone hit a 25-leg parlay? ›

A bettor at FanDuel Sportsbook bet on a big game for more than a dozen NBA and a few NFL players with a crazy 25-leg parlay. The odds were nearly 100,000/1, coming in at +9469080, or an implied probability of about 0.00001. The parlay won the bettor an unbelievable $23,673 off a single 25-cent gamble.

Can you cash out halfway through a parlay? ›

Sportsbooks also have early cash-out options for parlays where you can trigger it once a few of your legs have hit. In both cases, you have to weigh whether the certainty of a partial payout is better than risking a total loss for a higher reward.

How much goes to taxes if I win $1 million dollars? ›

You must pay federal income tax if you win

You'll fall into the highest tax bracket in the year you win if you take the jackpot in a lump sum. For 2023 and 2024, this means you'll likely owe the IRS at least 37% in taxes.

Do lottery winnings affect social security? ›

Your Social Security benefits will not be reduced as a result of winning the lottery, regardless of whether or not you have reached your full retirement age.

How much would you get if you won $100 million dollars? ›

Note that for a jackpot winner who chooses the discounted lump-sum option, the after-tax winnings will be about 30% of the headline jackpot (e.g., a $100 million win will result in around $30 million for the winner, depending on state income tax rates and the exact discount for taking the lump-sum).

Where do I claim my lottery winnings in Delaware? ›

If your prize is $599 or less, take your ticket to any Delaware Lottery Retailer to claim your prize or you can claim your prize in person at the Delaware Lottery Office. You can also mail your ticket(s) to the Delaware Lottery Office. Be sure to print your name and address clearly on the back of your ticket.

Does winning the lottery affect income? ›

How are lottery winnings taxed under federal and state? Lottery winnings are considered ordinary taxable income for both federal and state tax purposes. That means your winnings are taxed the same as your wages or salary. And you must report the entire amount you receive each year on your tax return.

Where does Delaware Lottery money go? ›

The Delaware Lottery contributes its profits to the State General Fund. Since 1975, $6.0 billion has been transferred to the General Fund from Lottery proceeds. In fiscal year 2023, the Lottery's contribution was $242.3 Million. The Delaware Lottery remains the 5th largest source of revenue for the state of Delaware.

Do lottery tickets expire in Delaware? ›

All prizes must be claimed within one year of the announced end of sales. If you don't see your game listed here, you can send us an e-mail for more information. 'TIS THE SEASON!

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